I have a 2008 G11 with Gemini-1 that I have been controlling with the SkyFi III wireless hotspot. Last time I used it, when I removed the micro USB charging cord, the USB female jack on the circuit board came off. While the module still works, I'll need to figure a way to attach the charging cord via another method. First challenge was getting the cover off the chassis. It was held on by 4 screws with tiny security type slots on top. None of the many security bits I had fit. Long-story short, I eventually got into the circuit board, only to find suitable solder points were lacking. I assume it has some sort of charging circuitry to disconnect charging power when the lithium battery is fully charged. So that is a challenge still to be met.
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In the meantime I saw on this forum two possible substitutes for the SkyFi III, which is no longer available:
Both of these are described as working with mobile devices running?SkySafari. The quite modest price is about the same, from a Ukrainian vendor.
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Which of these two would be the recommended solution?
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Thanks,
Russ
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